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FALCON 9 R/B (49498)
COSPAR: 2021-110B | Alt Name: Falcon 9-130 Stage 2
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49498
International Designator
2021-110B
Epoch
Thu, 25 Nov 2021 06:29:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
64.77°
Right Ascension
235.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
158.71°
Period
89.98 min
Mean Motion
16.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-130 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49498U 21110B 21328.27016493 -.00002228 70442-5 00000-0 0 9994
2 49498 64.7700 235.9449 0056200 158.7100 355.4000 16.00379554 08
Source: Celestrak
Summary
A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.
Physical Characteristics
Length
12.6
Diameter
3.6
Span
12.6
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
F9-130 St2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
F9St2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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